Edaville Park Opens Holiday Season With New First-Class Train Ride
The 80-year-old Massachusetts venue launches a winter event on November 27 featuring a vintage steam locomotive and expanded ice skating facilities.
By Naomi Tesfaye ·
Edaville will open its Winter Wonderland event on Friday, November 27, the day after Thanksgiving.
The park, located at 5 Pine Street in Carver, Massachusetts, marks its 80th anniversary this year. It will operate on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through December 27. The venue remains open regardless of weather conditions, including rain, sun, or snow.
General admission costs $36 plus fees, with children under two entering for free. The ticket grants unlimited access to the Holiday Express, a diesel-powered train that travels through illuminated landscapes. Rides are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Guests with general tickets can also use a newly expanded ice skating rink on synthetic ice. The rink offers free skate rentals. Other attractions included in the base ticket feature horse-drawn carriage rides, synchronized light shows set to music, and visits to Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.
The park introduces new mechanical rides this season, including a Ferris wheel, a carousel, and spinning strawberries. Visitors can also ride ponies, explore a petting zoo, and shop at the Merry Marketplace for gifts and crafts. Live music and performances are scheduled throughout the event. Adults aged 21 and older may visit the Jingle Bar for seasonal cocktails.
The main new addition is the First-Class Pajama Express. This experience uses a classic steam locomotive with new first-class carriages. The separate ticket price includes on-board entertainment, hot chocolate, a chocolate bar, and a winter hat souvenir. Passengers receive a reserved departure time, boarding priority, and a VIP line. The ticket also covers access to all general admission attractions.
Each weekend features a specific theme. November 27 through 29 is titled Giving Thanks. The December 4 through 6 weekend, Home for the Holidays, invites guests to wear holiday sweaters or pajamas. December 11 through 13 focuses on Holidays Are Better Together with an artisan market. December 18 through 20 is Countdown to Christmas. The event concludes with Let's Glow Crazy on December 26 and 27.
Operating hours vary by day. The park opens at 4:00 p.m. on Fridays, 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and 3:00 p.m. on Sundays. It closes at 9:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 7:30 p.m. on Sundays. The venue is closed on December 25. Organizers recommend purchasing tickets online in advance, as weekends may sell out.
Aimée Sedley, producer and general manager of Edaville Entertainment Venue, said in a press release that the park honors traditions loved by generations of families while presenting new experiences to make this year's celebration more magical.
